MC-13S Tube vs Icon Audio Stereo 40 MKIII
The Stereo 40 MKIII's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the MC-13S Tube's 85 dB and its thd 0.150% against 0.900%. Both share power @ 8ω (40W) and class (A).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$960
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About the MC-13S Tube
The Yaqin MC-13S is a stereo integrated push-pull tube amplifier rated at 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms. It uses four EL34B/6CA7 output tubes, two 12AX7B input/driver tubes, and two 12AU7 tubes. Features include an analog front-panel VU meter, four selectable line-level inputs, 4- and 8-ohm speaker outputs, and ultra-linear output-transformer operation. Published specifications include a frequency response of 10Hz–76kHz, total harmonic distortion of approximately 0.9%, and a signal-to-noise ratio of at least 85dB. The output transformers are specified as using Japanese silicon-steel laminations and enameled wire. Tube and component specifications may vary slightly by production version.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 40W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- A
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.3V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 20Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.900%
- SNR
- 85 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 315 × 175 × 470 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 20 kg (44 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 40W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions